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EDUC 606 Developmental Theory and Experiential Growth
Understanding the concept of self, logical decision making, communication theory, effects of the various, social-cultural factors on learners; effects of the individual, the group and the system on the learning process; leadership theory and skills; studies in human growth and development.
EDUC 667 Management and the Learning Environment
Analysis and management of students in the classroom based on research. Organizational practices to create a positive classroom climate through the proactive management of the classroom and social skills development of the students.
REED 530 Processes and Acquisitions of Language and Reading
Study of basic linguistic and psycholinguistic insights into language acquisition and the primacy of language development processes in literacy, how the brain responds to language and reading and the role of experiential background, prior knowledge, phonemic awareness, and personal significance in developing readers. The central concept of literacy will be introduced.
SPED 551 Adapting Instruction in Diverse Classrooms
An understanding of the instructional and social development needs of the disabled and nondisabled students in inclusive classrooms. Special attention to collaboration, technology, legislation, educational programming, instructional strategies, inclusion models and current research related to the students enrolled in secondary school inclusion programs and K-12 programs.
REED 532 Reading Materials
Research based principles and precepts to the selection and use of a variety of reading materials. Teacher's role for developing the long-term motivational support for developing literacy within a framework of inquiry. Research on motivation and its relation to reading. Variety of texts to be used in classes when reading for literary experience, reading to perform a task, and reading for information, and relate them to current research on reading. Strategies for selecting materials, retrieving materials and evaluating materials. Accessibility, variety of media, multicultural materials, text features, and oral and written responses to literature. Research and best practices on the role of parents and community in supporting the reading program.
EDUC 661 Mathematics: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Current theory and practice for mathematics instruction in elementary education. Review of the research on children's developing conceptions and misconceptions about mathematics, children's problems in achieving literacy in another symbol system, children's error patters and principles of learning in elementary mathematics. Study of Maryland Outcomes and National Standards for Mathematics.
EDUC 662 Science & Health: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Research and best practices for health and science instruction in the elementary school. National Science Standards, Health Education Standards and Maryland Outcomes are addressed. An overview of health education and health issues for elementary children.
EDUC 666 Social Studies: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Addresses current theory and practice for social studies instruction in elementary education. Covers appropriate content and strategies for instruction as well as Maryland outcomes and National Standards for Social Studies.
REED 531 Literacy Instruction
Definitions of reading and emergent literacy and the research, best practices and instructional strategies that focus on reading from initial exploration of print through critical processing of literary experiences and content materials. Role of print, word study, text structure, comprehension and classroom organization in developing a variety of strategies with developing readers. Early identification and intervention strategies for low-achieving readers will also be analyzed. Concept of emerging literacy will be related to other areas of knowledge.
EDUC 696 Practicum I
Intensive experience in the professional development school for the initial certification student. Experience centers on the knowledge, skills and dispositions of a quality teacher with emphasis on collection of data and assessment of learning to drive instruction. Cohort group remains a critical element of the student's experience along with substantial time with a mentoring teacher. Peer coaching and collaborative efforts emphasized. Involvement with the school improvement process and study of school reform. Emphasis given to student's professional portfolio prior to the final assessment is part of the practicum experience.
INTERSESSION - COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
EDUC 665 The Arts: Contrasts and Connections
Examination of elements, forms, and concepts in art and music. Interdisciplinary, team-taught approach to arts appreciation, criticism and creation utilizing a variety of cultural resources.
PHEC 604 Human Movement & Physical Activities for Elementary Classroom
Research-based developmentally appropriate content, skills and activities in physical education. Primary emphasis on regular classroom teacher role.
EDUC 603 Principles and Practices of Research
Definitions of research; the research process; chronological development of educational research; library use and research literature; the research abstract; historical, descriptive and experimental types of research. Identification of researchable problems and the formulation of research designs, descriptive and inferential statistical techniques, styles for writing the research report.
SPRING SEMESTER - COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
REED 533 Reading Assessment
Knowledge of best practices and research using data from state, local and classroom assessment of reading to make ongoing modifications in their PDS classrooms that include strategies of prevention and intervention. Understanding of how to implement a variety of reading assessments and adjust the curriculum. Understanding of the circumstances under which the following types of reading assessments are valuable: teacher observations, running records, learning logs, performance assessment, portfolios, projects, rubrics and norm-referenced assessments. Knowledge of how to provide meaningful input to Individualized Education Plan (I.E.P.) teams. Communicate assessment data about individual student reading performance to parents.
EDUC 697 Practicum II
Intensive experience in the professional development school for the initial certification student. Knowledge, skills, and dispositions of a quality teacher with emphasis on collection of data and assessment of learning to drive instruction. Cohort group remains a critical elements of the student's experience, but with substantial time with a mentoring teacher. Peer coaching and collaborative efforts emphasized. School improvement process and study of school reform. Attention given to the student's professional portfolio and to the student's final assessment course is a continuation of the spring semester practicum experience, designed to extend time in the Professional Development School and to provide students with the experiences of ending a school year.
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